Old Zionsville

Friday, January 10, 2025

Hi All!

Join us Sunday Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. for Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. for Second Sunday treats in the lower social hall, and 10:15 a.m. to celebrate the baptism of Jesus and the finale of the Choir Cantata!

Remember that in case of church cancellations, you may watch or check WFMZ TV channel 69 or email or call me for the most recent information. Do not wander out if the roads seem dangerous. We will always err on the side of caution and sometimes it is because our parking lots are not safe. Most times decisions will be made before 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning. But always use your best judgment about going out.

January soup orders are due this Sunday for beef vegetable and/or ham and cheese sandwiches. Order forms at church or call the church office.

Mark your calendars for Saturday Feb. 1 – Join us to watch the movie about local happenings in the Lehigh Valley – The Fries Rebellion. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for the 2 p.m. showing in our sanctuary. Come in to pick your favorite seat for this locally produced film about an important time in the history of our own Lehigh Valley. Bring your own blanket and a few bucks for the donation jar. We are hoping to sell hot dogs, drinks and baked goods to make the event more fun. Proceeds will go to support the creation of the film. The movie is about 32 minutes long with a Behind the Scenes look of about 17 minutes to be shown after the film. Invite your friends and family members to join us. (in case of weather issues, check WFMZ or contact me day of). To learn more about it, look up: https://friesrebellionfilm.com/

Other News

• Did you know that your smoke detectors are only good for about 10 years? After that time you should change them out for new ones! Bring your old smoke detectors to the church to recycle! They need to be recycled as hazardous waste because of internal components. Leave them at Pastor Lori’s office door and we will recycle them for you! Please take out any regular batteries and we can recycle those too! See the bucket at the door of her office.
• We will also take “running” dehumidifiers. PPL will pick up units at my house if I have more than 2 to recycle. They will also give us $10 for each unit. So please check with me if you have a running but possibly inefficient unit you would like me to recycle. Thanks!
• Do you have expired batteries to get rid of? Don’t throw them away; bring them to the church to recycle!! Staples will accept certain types of batteries for recycling, and our church will get credit for taking them in. I will have boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” Batteries to recycle by bringing them to the boxes at church:
  • Lithium ion (Li-Ion)
  • Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
  • Nickel zinc (Ni-ZN)
  • Non-rechargeable lithium
  • Rechargeable nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd)
  • Single-use alkaline
  • Small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb)

As always, we have many members and friends in need of prayer due to death, illness, loneliness, new living situations, and other difficult times; remember, too, those who still recover from war, oppression, and natural disasters all around the world. We also have many members and friends celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other joys, from new babies to cancer remission and so much more. Please continue your faithful prayers for comfort, strength, healing, and thankfulness. Thank you for being the church!

Peace to all,
Lori Esslinger
Part Time Pastor, Old Zionsville UCC
call or text:  610-393-3522

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